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Hasan Minhaj’s savage monologue sends gasps through Spirit Awards

LOS ANGELES — “Let’s dream big. This is our time to do it.”

Los Angeles Times · Mar 5, 2023

External backers pour billions into Ukraine to counter war damage

Pictures of devastation in Ukraine following Russia's invasion have sparked urgent questions over how its reconstruction can be paid for. But before they can even begin to be answered, Kyiv is seeking billions just to ride out this year.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2023

$2B in loans to help Ukraine's ag, fuel import businesses

Private businesses in Ukraine are in line to receive $2 billion in financing arranged by the International Finance Corp. to help rebuild the country’s agriculture and fuel import industries and other ventures, which have faced extensive losses because of the war

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

TV shows to watch this week: Zoe Saldana takes a back seat to Italy in 'From Scratch'

'From Scratch'

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

Mum who suffered nine miscarriages before baby son urges couples to consider treatment abroad

Pamela Mackenzie finally fell pregnant after travelling to Prague for IVF treatment

Wales Online · Sep 22, 2022

Uber files: how World Bank-sponsored research on gender painted the company in a positive light

The recent leak of 124,000 confidential Uber documents has shed light on some of the ethically questionable activities that have arguably helped fuel the ride-hailing company’s global rise. Among allegations of law breaking and the secret lobbying of government figures, the “Uber files” show that the company paid academics to…

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2022

Crowdfunding a lifeline for SMEs

Crowdfunding is a viable solution for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty, but regulatory support is necessary to promote the growth of the segment, according to Investree, an Asean-based financial technology company.

Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2022

IFC Provides $150 million Blue Syndicated Loan to Bank of Qingdao

The loan will be used to fund sustainable fishery, waste and water treatment and plastic management projects

Caixin Global · Jun 25, 2022

Banks give ESG the okay

Banks are continuing to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their business operations in a push for a sustainable transformation of the economy.

Bangkok Post · Jun 19, 2022

Bank of China Joins Four Global Institutions in Green Banking Initiative

Cornerstone banks also include Citigroup, Credit Agricole, HSBC and Standard Chartered in project led by Hong Kong Monetary Authority and International Finance Corporation

Caixin Global · Jun 7, 2022